Metallury - Welding Engineer

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

Purpose of the position:

As Metallurgy-Welding Engineer you will be part of the ENCAR Business line. You will deal with metallurgy and welding for onshore plants, offshore and floaters topside facilities and pipelines of Oil and Gas Industry, Refinery processes, Urea and Ammonia plants related to the metallic materials and associated fabrication process, through all their aspects providing specialized assistance and technical support on welding activities during fabrication and construction phases

How can you support us?

• Engineering Support: Provide metallurgical and welding expertise to all engineering disciplines to meet contractual and technological standards.

• Tender & Requirement Evaluation: Analyze client and end-user tender documents regarding metallic materials and fabrication processes.

• Specifications & Standards Development: Prepare and update general welding specifications, PMI, NDT tables, and technical specs for special materials and consumables.

• Welding Documentation Review: Review and issue key welding documents (pWPS, WPS, PQR), repair/heat treatment procedures, and qualification matrices.

• Testing & Qualification Management: Define and witness trial tests, manage project welding qualifications (via subcontractors or direct hire), and supervise until the Welding Book is issued.

• Technical Liaison & Innovation: Collaborate with internal process departments, independent research bodies (TWI, EWI, IIS), and vendors to monitor material performance and integrate new welding technologies.

What are we looking for?

• Education: Master's Degree/bachelor’s degree in: Materials and/or Mechanical Engineering

• Background: at least 5 years as a Welding Engineer role, International Welding Engineer (IWE) Certificate would be an asset as well as NDT certifications

• Languages: Fluent written and spoken English, 2nd language appreciated

• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of Metallurgy and basic corrosion. Welding processes, techniques, NDT principles and methods, International Standards (API, ASME, AWS, EN/ISO).

• IT Knowledge: Office, CAD, Power Bi and main software packages. Familiarity with databases and digital applications

What else should you know?

Some travelling will be expected worldwide– Availability to work abroad if required

What we can offer to you:

• Permanent Contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio

• For home office contract: Pay not lower than 43.000 €

• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.

• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

• Location: Milano – Santa Giulia

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any deviation shall be duly justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures and the Non-Discrimination Statement. Such deviation shall in no way be related to:

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;

• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The decision is made in compliance with:

• the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;

• the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!

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